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Avatar for James Townsley Construction
James Townsley Construction
4.7(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Cedar Key, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mr Townsley knows his trade Iâ m a retired electrical engineer and Iâ m very satisfied with the installation of the lightning rods Jim never cut any corners and did a excellent job"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
142 neighbors recently requested a quote
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
372
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Cedar Key, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Used this company previously and again it was a pleasure from beginning to end. I would give him 10 Stars if I could. Referred William to a close friend of mine and she was just as pleased. We both sleep better during our bad Florida thunderstorms. A friend of mine lost their home due to lightning. They got out just in time couldn’t save anything but their lives barely. I urge all to install lightning rods."
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Response time1 day
150 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Mike Holmes Protection
3.4(
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Cedar Key, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services, that are customized to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each, and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

If you’re replacing wires from an electrical meter box to the breaker box, you may also consider installing a new meter or replacing or repairing the breaker box . You can tell if the circuit breaker is bad if you’re dealing with tripping or worrisome burning smells. Both projects should also be handled safely by a licensed electrician.

You can use a double-pole switch for a regular light fixture, but it's unnecessary and won’t be the most efficient choice. A single-pole switch works perfectly for standard lights. Double-pole handle high-power appliances that require both hot wires to be disconnected. Using a single-pole switch for regular lights is more cost-effective, simpler, and more common in residential settings.

To check if doorbell wires are live, use a non-contact voltage tester. Hold the tester near the wires; if it lights up or beeps, the wires are live. Always ensure the power is off at the breaker box before handling any wiring. If you don't have a voltage tester, consider getting one or consulting a professional to ensure safety.

If a 3-way switch is wired incorrectly, this can cause several issues. The most common problem is that the switches will not function properly: Either both switches won’t work, or only one will. Another issue is that one switch will trigger a short circuit, tripping the circuit breaker.

If wiring in a relatively modern home is damaged due to sudden events like a fire, a tree falling into the house, or a flood, then homeowners insurance is very likely to cover the cost of replacing the wire.

However, if it’s determined that wiring failed or started the fire because of age, neglect, or not meeting current electrical standards, then insurance won’t be covering any replacement. Also, insurance policies may charge more for particularly old kinds of wiring like aluminum wiring or deny applications altogether. 

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